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The '''Philippine Patriots''' was a [[professional sports|professional]] [[basketball]] team that played in the [[ASEAN Basketball League]], the [[Philippines]]' first representative team to the first [[ASEAN Basketball League]] (ABL),<ref name="abl">[http://www.aseanbasketballleague.com/teams.html The Teams at the Asean Basketball League: KL Dragons, Satria Muda BritAma, Brunei Barracudas, Philippines Patriots, Singapore Slingers, Thailand Tigers]</ref> it is co-owned by [[Mikee Romero]] of [[Harbour Centre Batang Pier|Harbour Centre]] fame and businessman [[Tony Boy Cojuangco]]. The team is coached by [[Glenn Capacio]].
The '''AirAsia Philippine Patriots''' (originally known as the '''Philippine Patriots''') were a [[professional sports|professional]] [[basketball]] team that played in the [[ASEAN Basketball League]]. It was the first team from the [[Philippines]] to play in the [[ASEAN Basketball League]] (ABL) and one of the teams that played in the inaugural season of the ABL.<ref name="abl">[http://www.aseanbasketballleague.com/teams.html The Teams at the Asean Basketball League: KL Dragons, Satria Muda BritAma, Brunei Barracudas, Philippines Patriots, Singapore Slingers, Thailand Tigers]</ref> The team was co-owned by Michael "Mikee" Romero of [[Harbour Centre Batang Pier|Harbour Centre]] fame and businessman Antonio O. Cojuangco Jr. The team was coached by [[Glenn Capacio]].


The Patriots played their home games at the [[Ynares Sports Arena]] in [[Pasig]]. In their first season, they held a few games at and the [[Filoil Flying V Arena]] in [[San Juan, Metro Manila|San Juan]]. Both are located in [[Metro Manila]]. The Patriots won the first ABL championship, but were defeated in the second season by the [[Chang Thailand Slammers]]. The Patriots were defeated in the 2012 season in the semifinals by the [[Indonesia Warriors]].
The Patriots played their home games at the [[Ynares Sports Arena]] in [[Pasig]]. During its first season, some games were held at the [[Filoil Flying V Arena]] in [[San Juan, Metro Manila|San Juan]]. Both are located in [[Metro Manila]].

The Patriots were the first ABL champions, winning the [[2010 ABL Playoffs]] (playing as the Philippine Patriots). Shortly after, the "AirAsia" name was added to the team after Romero and Cojuangco became investors in [[Philippines AirAsia]] airline.

On July 30, 2012, Romero purchased the [[Powerade Tigers]] [[Philippine Basketball Association]] (PBA) franchise to be rechristened as the [[GlobalPort Batang Pier]].<ref>http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/07/30/12/coca-cola-sells-powerade-tigers-romero</ref><ref>http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/goodbye-tigers-coca-cola-sells-powerade-pba-franchise-to-mikee-romero</ref> Romero opted to focus on his new PBA team and the Patriots did not return for the [2013 ABL season]].<ref>http://sports.inquirer.net/105119/abl-looking-to-expand-next-year-says-official</ref>


Prior to the start of the [[2013 ABL season]], Mikee Romero successfully purchased the [[Powerade Tigers]] [[Philippine Basketball Association]] (PBA) franchise and rechristened it as the [[GlobalPort Batang Pier]]. With this, the Patriots withdrew from the ABL.


==Season-by-season records==
==Season-by-season records==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.aseanbasketballleague.com ASEAN Basketball League]
*[http://www.aseanbasketballleague.com/teams/view/3/airasia-philippine-patriots] - team profile



{{Philippine Patriots 2009-10 ASEAN Basketball League Champions}}
{{Philippine Patriots 2009-10 ASEAN Basketball League Champions}}

Revision as of 04:28, 28 September 2013

AirAsia Philippine Patriots
AirAsia Philippine Patriots logo
LeaguesASEAN Basketball League
Founded2009
Withdrew2012
HistoryPhilippine Patriots
(2009–2010)
AirAsia Philippine Patriots
(2010–present)
ArenaYnares Sports Arena, Pasig (2009-2012)
Filoil Flying V Arena, San Juan (2012-)
Team colorsRed, Blue, Black and White
       
PresidentMikee Romero
Tony Boy Cojuangco
Head coachGlenn Capacio
Championships1 (2009-10)

The AirAsia Philippine Patriots (originally known as the Philippine Patriots) were a professional basketball team that played in the ASEAN Basketball League. It was the first team from the Philippines to play in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) and one of the teams that played in the inaugural season of the ABL.[1] The team was co-owned by Michael "Mikee" Romero of Harbour Centre fame and businessman Antonio O. Cojuangco Jr. The team was coached by Glenn Capacio.

The Patriots played their home games at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. During its first season, some games were held at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan. Both are located in Metro Manila.

The Patriots were the first ABL champions, winning the 2010 ABL Playoffs (playing as the Philippine Patriots). Shortly after, the "AirAsia" name was added to the team after Romero and Cojuangco became investors in Philippines AirAsia airline.

On July 30, 2012, Romero purchased the Powerade Tigers Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) franchise to be rechristened as the GlobalPort Batang Pier.[2][3] Romero opted to focus on his new PBA team and the Patriots did not return for the [2013 ABL season]].[4]


Season-by-season records

League Season Regular season Playoffs
GP W L Pts Pos Round Result
ABL 2009–10 15 11 4 26 1st Semifinals
Finals		 Philippines 2, Kuala Lumpur 0
Philippines 3, Satria Muda 0
2010–11 15 9 6 18 2nd Semifinals
Finals		 Philippines 2, Kuala Lumpur 0
Thailand 2, Philippines 0
2012 21 16 5 32 2nd Semifinals Indonesia 2, Philippines 0
Total regular season 51 36 15 — — 3 playoff appearances
Total playoffs 10 6 4 — — 2 Finals appearances
Overall total 61 42 19 — — 1 ABL championship

Achievements (2009-10)

Year ABL Regular Season Position ABL Grand Finals Position
2009-10 #1 seed Champions

Current roster

Template:Philippine Patriots roster

Notable players

Patriots in the PBA

Players that played first for the Patriots before playing in the PBA:

Patriots with prior PBA experience:

Imports

See also

References

  1. ^ The Teams at the Asean Basketball League: KL Dragons, Satria Muda BritAma, Brunei Barracudas, Philippines Patriots, Singapore Slingers, Thailand Tigers
  2. ^ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/07/30/12/coca-cola-sells-powerade-tigers-romero
  3. ^ http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/goodbye-tigers-coca-cola-sells-powerade-pba-franchise-to-mikee-romero
  4. ^ http://sports.inquirer.net/105119/abl-looking-to-expand-next-year-says-official
  • [1] - team profile


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